Definition
In the US, REITs must pay out at least 90% of taxable income as dividends, so they tend to have high yields. They trade like stocks and are sensitive to interest rates.
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REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)
A company that owns income-producing real estate and pays most of its income to shareholders.
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